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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.13, 645.98 and 393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.13, 645.98 and 393.98 is: 591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.13 : 645.98 = 393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.13/645.98 = 393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.13x = 645.98 × 393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.13x = 254,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,501.63/430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.69

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